Ford Interceptor Utility

[@anonymous-e2b1x]

Finally I found video can explain what it's going on with this can, I have 6 months I'm trying to find why I can't make any changes with this car, many people told me " Jaklin don't buy police interceptor and they dealership either. Thank you so much for your help.

[@DurdenTyler21]

I have a 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility and I will have to figure out how to do the same thing you did with the silent and dark mode!

[@la-ia1404]

Mine is the 2013 version. You know what makes these even more fun is adjusting the throuttle map. Mine was so damn slow with the shifting and takeoff that I got annoyed. So I started bumping up the foot pounds it outputs a little and it's way better. What is best about these vehicles is their turning radius. They can make a U turn most of the time without hitting the curb. Also the brakes are awesome too. Big rotors and stout struts. What does suck on these cars is their water pump change cost. My engine had to be removed for them to change because of it being driven by the timing chain. Good luck finding someone who isn't gonna try and rob you on that repair cost.

[@jakefromstatefarm9566]

I noticed your door chime is playing through your door speakers as opposed to the cheap little speaker behind the dash. Did you do that through Forscan as well? Ford PIU vehicles don’t come standard with the door speaker chime. Edit: I figured it out. For anyone interested in having your door chime play through your speakers like in this video, you will need to go to IPC. 720-01-01 xxxx-xxx4-xxxx Changing that character to a 4 will get the chime to play through door speakers. Changing it to a 0 will make it play only through the speaker behind the instrument panel.

[@Doctorbubba010]

How do you turn off completely?

[@kjchicago1]

That's one nice looking 2016 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility(Ex-Cop Car)it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks

[@DirtySouthRider]

blues brothers!

[@BCeptor]

Your video helped me out substantially. I thought the dome light was hard wired to work on accessory power only as I've disabled dark car months ago. Tonight I enabled the silent mode to show on my cluster screen and I've turned it off! Thank you!

[@TodayinKansasCity]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment

[@BCeptor]

Thanks for replying all these years later lol

[@UP9390]

The dark mode is very handy for night photography, don't want all of that light if I need to grab something from inside the vehicle while doing a timed exposure.

[@TodayinKansasCity]

Another great use case!

[@vegascvpiaaron6807]

One thing I like about the cvpi is the fact that the dark car mode and the horn chirp confirmation are separate. So when I lock the car it still lights and honks but when I open the doors lights don't come on which I prefer since I'm getting in and out all the time id rather the lights only come on when I turn them on

[@jf3743]

Can you do a install video of the push bar? Thanks

[@mattneed111]

is it different from the 2014 FPIS? I can program all my fobs with the key dance O.o

[@FLNYFPIU]

Very Clean!

[@Mike6867]

I csnt wait to buy mine

[@Mr.Anderson31]

Hey man great video, I would really appreciate you answering one question, how comfortable is it daily driving? The suspension looks to be stiffer than regular Explorer for cornering. Is it still comfortable?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

It drives great for a daily. I haven’t driven regular explorers too much to compare, but the handling is very sporty and predictable.

[@EKoston3]

​@@TodayinKansasCity i was looking for this option in my 2017 Ford utility, not seeing it in the instrument cluster.

[@stevenleedamonaz1993]

Then Looking So Cool Now Bro OMG

[@RomeActual]

What’s the mpg on this utility? Because I have a dilemma where I’d like to get a police interceptor, but I want one with good fuel efficiency. So, it’s either between getting a utility or a Taurus sedan, but those are extremely rare where I live.

[@TodayinKansasCity]

About 18 MPG with the 3.7 liter engine. The utility is way roomier than the sedan in my opinion also. PIU would be my recommendation.

[@RadicalRush0]

Clean roof inside

[@PardyN2]

Any idea how to enable the bluetooth? Just got a 2017 apparently it has bluetooth but it's disabled

[@mohit4902]

Hi, it's almost 2 years later, so how was the last 2 years with this car!!?!

[@TodayinKansasCity]

Unfortunately I traded it in.

[@peerlesselgin]

He has a voice for radio.

[@FLNYFPIU]

Great video!

[@lucaheinrich3894]

Hi im from Germany and i wanna get one of those. Should i go to an auction or buy at a dealer? And Should i concentrate on the 3.5 or the 3.7. Liter? Best Regards Luca

[@FLNYFPIU]

@@lucaheinrich3894 auction or dealer works either way, the 3.7L is the best because it lasts longer

[@lucaheinrich3894]

@@FLNYFPIU thank you so much for your answer! How long do you think a 3.7L last if i get it at 80 miles on it?

[@FLNYFPIU]

@@lucaheinrich3894 if you change the waterpump at 100k miles and change the transfer case fluid every 30k miles it should last really long

[@lucaheinrich3894]

@@FLNYFPIU thank you for your time!

[@shawnandshelbyanderson4123]

In your opinion do you think this would be a good vehicle to pull a open car hauler trailer? I'm looking for something cool to pull my rat rod!

[@TodayinKansasCity]

I never pulled anything that heavy with mine. You’d probably want a brake controller which I don’t think any of them come with, so it would be aftermarket. Maybe check out Explorer Forum, they have a PIU section and I think some of those guys tow a lot.

[@lucaheinrich3894]

Hi im from Germany and i wanna get one of those. Should i go to an auction or buy at a dealer? And Should i concentrate on the 3.5 or the 3.7. Liter? Best Regards Luca

[@mohit4902]

Definitely a dealer, at the auction only if you are willing to take a risk. The dealer usually performs baseline checks, idle hours, etc

[@TodayinKansasCity]

3.7L is far more common, thus cheap. 3.5 is faster, but I’d prefer a cheaper and simpler naturally aspirated engine, especially if it has high mileage.

[@lucaheinrich3894]

@@TodayinKansasCity good to know thanks for your answer

[@lucaheinrich3894]

@@mohit4902 thanks man. I thinking about bringing a mechanic to the auction so he can check everything

[@earlfoster8233]

What was that tank in the back by your 12v?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

Fire extinguisher 🧯

[@crownvictoriacvpiintercept3193]

Nice I have to give myself ford explorer utility

[@SkuLLBLR]

Hey, I just bought one myself. Having issue with rear hatch opening with Door locks, tried forscan but it does not work for some reason. Any suggestion?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

I think this is it: 726-37-02 x0xx xxxx xxxx liftgate will lock/unlock with door locks - disables overhead liftgate button and liftgate timer

[@SkuLLBLR]

@@TodayinKansasCity that what I have it set to, and switch does not work now but latch os not opening. It used to open before with the switch. Love ur car by the way.

[@TodayinKansasCity]

@@SkuLLBLR What year is yours? It's possible that the addresses / values have changed.

[@SkuLLBLR]

@@TodayinKansasCity 2016

[@isaiahdunphy]

does this have the thing where when you open the doors it turns on the parking lights?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

That is toggled when you use the dark mode.

[@bobyoung1698]

So, how and where does one line up for a pristine Ford Interceptor Utility with only 75 miles?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

Just browsing AutoTrader and similar sites. It was definitely a rare situation but not impossible to find.

[@bobyoung1698]

@@TodayinKansasCity I look from time to time in West Michigan.

[@EliteGamer_HD]

@@bobyoung1698 Michigan is rare to see low mile explorers

[@DirtySouthRider]

Where did you find the center console?

[@lindareed1586]

NennoPro Products... they also have a you tube video showing how to install it.

[@asdfasdf4345artsdfg]

Nice! I am sort of interested in buying one, but I am concerned about the carbon dioxide reports. Will Ford still inspect these vehicles for poorly-done post-factory modifications?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

Commenting Account Yup, in fact I just had mine into the dealership for that and two other recalls!

[@asdfasdf4345artsdfg]

What about the exhaust manifolds? Ford mentioned that the exhaust leak is solely because some 3rd-party companies install police equipment incorrectly; however, I recently found out that some of those who own civilian Explorers have apparently also experienced these issues. Some are saying that the problem isn't just due to poorly-mounted equipment-it's also potentially a fault in the manufacturing process. I'm kind of disappointed, because I'd like to get one of these vehicles some day. I'm leaning towards the Taurus-based Interceptor because I feel it's less risky to go with.

[@Brian-gw6di]

@@asdfasdf4345artsdfg I bought a new 2017 explorer sport civilian model and if i do a hard pull or drive 80 or higher i get a sulfur smell in the car. went to the dealer they said it had the recall taken care of before i bought it that its just break in odor. BS if you ask me. If i drive normally i dont get the odor though so just watch how you drive i guess.

[@byronchavarria4954]

Carbon Monoxide

[@arnoldanderson1501]

@@Brian-gw6di probably the cats getting extra hot and smelling like sulfur.

[@oliverbrewer2820]

How do you do it through the IPC instead of the BCM?

[@oliverbrewer2820]

(Silent mode)

[@TodayinKansasCity]

I believe these are the addresses: 720-04-01 xxx4 xxxx xxxx this allows control in IPC menu (I believe this only works with PIU/base IPC) 726-32-01 xxxx x1xx xxxx activates the option 726-58-02 xxxx xxxx x1xx - IPC menu will toggle this from 1 enabled to 0 disabled (or you can set it yourself to enable feature if your IPC doesn't support the menu option)

[@rubenmarquez4894]

Did you leave the lights ?

[@TodayinKansasCity]

Which lights?

[@bfuller2108]

7:30 is when you lost me, you installed the push bumper to "park by touch, or push anything around". First off I if I witnessed you parking by touch on my car you'd have a problem on your hands and I'd have the real Police there to deal with you. There was no reason to install the push bumper other than you wanted it to look like an in service FPIU. Your what us old school Crown Vic guys call a Whacker. Beautiful car, video was very informative on how to modify the FPIU with Forscan, but dont try and justify your Whacker modifications.

[@TodayinKansasCity]

"Park by touch" doesn't have to mean touching other vehicles. There are parking garage walls, bollards, trees, etc. that you can bump. I mainly was joking when I said that, but I did use the bumper to push some gates and shopping carts. Definitely false to say that I installed the bumper for looks.

[@michaelweber6835]

Hi Great video, I have a ‘16 FPIU also. I have been living with DARK MODE. Was this the first time using Forscan. Is there anything I have to worry about messing up? Is there a chart that shows the changes? Again thanks for the info. If you can email W2TFD at ARRL.net